Ed Edmister

Ed Edmister, CAMS, USN Ret., has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Ed'smost recent position was as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at InComm Payments, where they were responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Prior to this role, Ed held positions such as Senior Director, Global Compliance & Risk + BSA/AML Compliance Officer and Director of Compliance & Risk at InComm Payments.

In addition to their work at InComm Payments, Ed has also served in leadership roles at ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists), including Chairman of the ACAMS Atlanta Chapter and Program Director. Ed has been involved in advancing professional knowledge and networking opportunities for AML professionals.

Before joining InComm Payments and ACAMS, Ed was the President and Founder of Sentinel Audit & Risk, LLC., a company they established before leading the compliance division at InComm Payments. Prior to that, they worked as the Director and Global Compliance Officer at Consulting Services International, LLC, where they were responsible for international investigations and loss prevention services.

Ed also has experience working in the private sector, having served as the Director and Chief Compliance Officer at ISIS, Inc. In this role, they oversaw forensic investigations, security operations, and compliance requirements.

Before transitioning to the private sector, Ed had a distinguished career in the US Navy, where they served for nearly two decades. Ed retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer (SS), specialized in submarine warfare operations, quality assurance, compliance inspections, and senior leadership. Ed achieved high rankings within the military and held a top-secret security clearance.

Overall, Ed Edmister's work experience demonstrates their expertise in compliance, risk management, AML, and leadership roles in various industries.

Ed Edmister, CAMS, USN Ret. has a diverse education history. Ed completed an Executive Leadership Program (Graduate) from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2020. In 1992, they attended the US Naval Leadership School for the Senior Leadership Program. Prior to that, they earned an Associate of Science degree from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International in 1991 and an Associate of Science degree, Honors, Cum Laude from Tidewater Community College in the same year, both in the field of SOCNAV.

In addition to their education, Edmister has obtained several certifications over the years. Ed became a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) through ACAMS in 2017. In 2016, they became a member of the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA). Furthermore, they hold certifications such as Licensed Compliance Manager from the California Department of Consumer Affairs (2006), Certified Compliance Agent/Officer from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (2001), and Licensed Investigator from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (2001). Edmister is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.